Xi consolidating power as China holds five-yearly congress

A security person approaches a woman near the slogan "Without the Communist Party,

A security person approaches a woman near the slogan "Without the Communist Party, Source: AAP

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China's Communist Party has agreed to amend its constitution and is expected to embed President Xi Jinping's political thought at its key party congress this week. China's propaganda machine has gone into action to celebrate the achievements of President Xi's first term in office.

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